1932 Model B pickup wiper motor

[Drew]

I'm looking for some information on the correct wiper motor used on the '32 model b closed cab pickups. Is it the same as the cars closed or open? Were they painted, color, etc. Part number?

Thanks in advance,
Drew

 

[barnstuf]

I have a Trico catalog and 1933 is the first year truck wipers had a stand alone Trico part number. The KSL-511 was used for Model B and Standard V8 closed cars, so it is likely the pickup also used the KSL-511. It was not carried forward to 1933 nor back to 1931.

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

B-82 is in the '32 parts book as B-17508-F, not shown as fitting anything else...
My pickup currently has a '33 cab on it, and the '32 cab is in pieces deep under the porch so I cannot tell you anything that is certainly '32.
The '33 cab has a motor entirely different from '32 closed cars...it has 2 ears with screw holes like some open car motors and matching holes through header panel.
I believe whatever it had would be as-cast finish, and it would have had the Trico (not Ford) part numbner inl stamped on it.
So, question...is your wiper location equipped with mounting holes adjacent to the hole for wiper shaft?
This question is likely fully answered in the '32 resto book, but mine is out of reach right now.

 

[DavidG]

As stated above, the pickup wiper motor (B-17508-F) is unique to that model. It was unfinished and mounted in the 'paddle down' position with the vacuum tube on the left side. The mounting ears are un-threaded and the exposed shaft (not enclosed in a separate tube like the closed car wiper motors) is 1 1/16" long. It is attached to the header panel with 2 #10-32 x 5/8" slotted round head screws (and nuts and lock washers). This motor was also used on '33 and '34 pickup cabs.

 

[2ndgeer]

Here is a picture of a 1932-34 Ford commercial wiper motor by Trico. Incidentally, I recently had my original returned without charge by very honest Robert Ficken (Wiperman) because the casting was too warped to refurbish. So be careful if you purchase a "core."

 

[DavidG]

Pickup only; the other commercial vehicles (station wagon, panel delivery, and sedan delivery) all have different wiper motors, at least in '32.

 

[HOTRODPRIMER]

I'll look in my parts bin,I believe I still have the one from my 32 pickup,,I swapped it out for a electric wiper motor,,I'll PM you if I find it when I get back home. HRP

 

[Drew]

Thank you all for helping out with my question! I just recieved a copy of the '32 restoration manual and it states Ford used 13 different models of wiper motors for 1932, remarkable! My header panel indeed has the mounting holes adjacent to the wiper spindle shaft hole. Now its time to locate one.
Thanks again!

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

I have but one, which you are welcome to scrutinize...or I could take it to Hershey and you could eyeball it before hitting the trail.
The bad part about Trico stuff is that it is hard to figure out what you need and how to ID it...
The good part is that if you can in fact recognize it, unidentified motors that people have for sale are very cheap.

 

[Drew]

Bruce I just sent you a pm
regards,
Drew

 

[hb32]

Here are a couple more pics of the one from my 32 pickup. Appears to be the same as David described but see no markings as in manufacturer or p/n.

 

[DavidG]

That's a Trico motor and those are their patent numbers. It appears to be the correct motor with the exception of the addition on the end of the shaft to permit the use of a later style wiper arm and blade.

They are pretty easy to restore. You can obtain a kit including a replacement paddle that is inside the semi-circular portion of the motor from A&L Parts Specialties, Canton, Connecticut, contact information for them is on a thread currently running herein. Likely there are other sources as well. About the only reason that they prove to be un-restorable is if they have blisters in the casting internally.

 

[hb32]

That's a Trico motor and those are their patent numbers. It appears to be the correct motor with the exception of the addition on the end of the shaft to permit the use of a later style wiper arm and blade.

They are pretty easy to restore. You can obtain a kit including a replacement paddle that is inside the semi-circular portion of the motor from A&L Parts Specialties, Canton, Connecticut, contact information for them is on a thread currently running herein. Likely there are other sources as well. About the only reason that they prove to be un-restorable is if they have blisters in the casting internally.

Thanks for the info David and had it apart years ago with all looking good.